Gladys Velez, born in Medellin, Colombia, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Arts Education in 1992 from the University of Antioquia. She began to show her work in 1989 at the Salon of Young Art, the Museum of Antioquia, and many other exhibitions in recent years in Colombia.
She moved to the United States in 2007 with his family, his first exhibition was in the Hispanic Heritage Month at the Museum of the Americas in Miami in 2008, where he received an honorable mention for his painting "Giron, Santander . "
She likes to use vibrant colors that represent the culture of his native country. She is particularly drawn to the color, light and atmosphere found in nature. His work is emotional and spiritual connection with it and its environment, including its native’s roots.
She is particularly drawn to the color, light and atmosphere that is found in all mountains, coasts and landscapes Colombians. His work is emotional and spiritual connection with nature and the admiration and reverence he feels for all "creation of God."